In Chile, adjustments to the sentences of pedophiles and torturers from the dictatorship plunge the executive into turmoil

Chilean Justice Minister Fernando Rabat faces backlash for granting sentence reductions to sex offenders and former torturers. This controversy arose after President José Antonio Kast's administration began, leading to calls for Rabat's resignation and constitutional accusations. Despite initial defense of the decisions, Kast later admitted a mistake. The left has initiated impeachment proceedings, criticizing the release of dangerous individuals. The situation highlights contradictions within the government regarding crime and child protection policies.